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Roxboro, N.C. — A Person County sheriff's deputy shot a man in the hand and thigh early Sunday after the man pointed a gun at the deputy during a traffic stop, according to the sheriff's office.

Deputy Benjamin Massey shot Jovien Ross Jr., 21, near Pointer and Park streets in Roxboro at about 12:30 a.m. after Ross got out of the passenger side of the vehicle and pointed a gun at Massey, the sheriff's office said.

Ross was taken to Duke University Hospital and underwent surgery for his injuries, which were not life-threatening.

Ross was on probation for felony breaking and entering and larceny. He now faces charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and felony assault on a government official.

Massey was placed on administrative leave, which is standard in officer-involved shootings, while the State Bureau of Investigation investigates.

Lightfoot3Jun 3, 2014

"Are you sure you know what Halliburton actually does? " - dwr1964

Yes. I do know what Halliburton does. My best friend worked for them in the Middle East. He got rich doing security type stuff. Look up the Halliburton subsidiary known as KBR for some enlightenment. But I wasn't being literal about hiring Halliburton, but was referencing their "no bid" history of lining their pockets.

dwr1964Jun 2, 2014

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"I'll bet you some attorney will try to use, " He wasn't pointing a gun at the officer! He was trying to surrender it." as a defense." - stymieindurham

Of course. BUT, it could actually be true in some cases. That's why I think all cop/public interactions should be recorded. Protects the cop from false claims, and protects the people from rouge cops (well, kind of after the fact). It's easy and cheap technology (as long as you don't get greedy companies like Halliburton involved in implementing it).

— Posted by Lightfoot3

Please allow us all into your insight of exactly how a company like Halliburton, has anything at all to do with personal protection? Are you sure you know what Halliburton actually does? Are you sure you know what you actually do?

Bullcity34Jun 2, 2014

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I agree it would be a good idea to video all police/citizen interactions. To my understanding some departments are starting to do exactly that. Such recordings would assist prosecutions of criminals and would protect officers against false claims of misconduct. It would also serve to protect the public against the relatively few officers who do abuse their authority. To those who are dead set against such recordings because they are such huge supporters of law and order I would say "what are you afraid of?"

— Posted by sinenomine

Nobody said they were afraid. Please find the funding to put cameras in all patrol cars and the mics to go with it. But people will always find a way to complain about law enforcement

sinenomineJun 2, 2014

I agree it would be a good idea to video all police/citizen interactions. To my understanding some departments are starting to do exactly that. Such recordings would assist prosecutions of criminals and would protect officers against false claims of misconduct. It would also serve to protect the public against the relatively few officers who do abuse their authority. To those who are dead set against such recordings because they are such huge supporters of law and order I would say "what are you afraid of?"

Bullcity34Jun 2, 2014

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He always takes up for the criminal. I guess the old adage of birds of a feather flock together is appropriate here.

— Posted by disgusted2010

Haha that's the truth. It's always someone else's fault. Take some personal responsibility. If more people did that the world would be a better place

disgusted2010Jun 2, 2014

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Of course Hans you come with your rhetoric of liberal racist views. The big bad police want to shoot and kill people and everyone else are victims. Excuse us all if we believe an officer and not a wanna be gang banger and convicted felon punk

— Posted by Bullcity34

He always takes up for the criminal. I guess the old adage of birds of a feather flock together is appropriate here.

disgusted2010Jun 2, 2014

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You are correct. The cops don't want that, though, and I think we all know why.

— Posted by Super Hans

What is your problem with authority?

You hate guns and law enforcement.

Bullcity34Jun 2, 2014

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You are correct. The cops don't want that, though, and I think we all know why.

— Posted by Super Hans

Of course Hans you come with your rhetoric of liberal racist views. The big bad police want to shoot and kill people and everyone else are victims. Excuse us all if we believe an officer and not a wanna be gang banger and convicted felon punk

Nada Diana BobbittJun 2, 2014

Deputy Massey, I am thankful that you were able to defend yourself and you were not hurt. A 21 year-old felon with a gun is not your average traffic stop experience, I am sure, but you handled it superbly. Now let's hope the courts send him away for quite a while; he is not a good citizen.

Nada Diana BobbittJun 2, 2014

Deputy Massey, I am thankful that you were able to defend yourself and you were not hurt. A 21 year-old felon with a gun is not your average traffic stop experience, I am sure, but you handled it superbly. Now let's hope the courts send him away for quite a while; he is not a good citizen.